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The Cubs need starting pitch badly over the medium and long term. I would imagine they will get pretty creative with off of the field deals, such as endorsements etc to try to get this guy to the north side.

QUOTE (iamshack @ Jun 8, 2017 -> 05:12 PM) I think we've gotten to the point analytically where it's probably fair to say the impact these managers have on the psyches of their players, something which is entirely immeasurable, is probably far greater than the in-game strategy maneuvers. This is such an underrated and immeasurable part of the game. So few people talk about it.

QUOTE (SoxPride18 @ Jun 8, 2017 -> 11:25 AM) McDerrmott turns down OSU. Wow. Nope, now they have hit bottom.

And the stock market is up this morning. Wow.

QUOTE (soxfan2014 @ Jun 8, 2017 -> 10:56 AM) If a team offers the Sox anything of value (a top 100 prospect and a few more highly touted guys) I'd pack Avi's bags and drive him to the airport myself. Me too. Hell I would probably drive him to his next destination and let him pick out the radio station.

QUOTE (Jenksy Cat @ Jun 7, 2017 -> 09:04 PM) Still doesn't matter. Getting the #1 pick means you get your top guy guaranteed + more money to spend overall. You're still banking on your scouts, but if you don't trust them then the franchise was doomed regardless. I swear everyone arguing against this seems to think the only 2 options are: Lose 100 games and get the 1st pick or win 99 and get the 29th. We're talking about a garbage team that's already a lock to get a top 5 pick, lose a handful more games and now you're getting the #1 pick. Complete nonsense to not want that. The problem is it isn't that simple. If you suck, that usually is because your players all suck. The Sox still have enough guys on this roster that could have trade value. Looking at what major leaguers bring back in trades versus was statistical expectations are from kids in the drafter at relative draft positions, the White Sox stand to gain MUCH more in the long term by winning 75 games because guys like Yolmer Sanchez and Avi Garcia had break out seasons and exploded their trade value than if we just outright sucked all around. Take the Sale deal. We essentially got 3 advanced and years matured first round pick talents, plus another flyer for Sale. We could do the same for Q if he pitches well. If Avi keeps hitting like an all-star we could pull another large package for him, versus his being a DFA if he has another poor season. Looking at the whole body of work, we could be talking like 10 additional top flight prospects in our system because our players are good enough to win games, versus just better draft position in each round if not.

QUOTE (Heads22 @ Jun 7, 2017 -> 07:35 PM) It'd still surprise me; he hated recruiting and one of the reasons Thad is out is because of recruiting. I don't doubt he could recruit at Ohio State, it's just that he hated doing it. If the choices were recruiting for OSU and dealing with the Bulls disaster, I would hit the road.

QUOTE (elrockinMT @ Jun 7, 2017 -> 08:45 PM) Nationals trade a minor league pitcher named Mick VanLoessen to the Sox. He was like an 840 some pick in the 28TH ROUND A FEW YEARS BACK Most likely the "considerations" for Rayburn.

QUOTE (Middle Buffalo @ Jun 7, 2017 -> 03:57 PM) He didn't quite spell it out, but I'm pretty sure that's the feature Tex is looking to utilize more/better. Getting it to speak with a cowboy accent is the hard part.

Wow, Bryce Harper is coming to the Cubs?! No. No, he is not. http://chicago.suntimes.com/sports/wow-bry...-he-is-not/amp/

QUOTE (raBBit @ Jun 7, 2017 -> 04:27 PM) I did mention that but it's not my report. Someone around the Sox reported that to be clear. I know the Sox liked Dillon Tate and they had talked underslot with Funkhouser. Regardless they wanted Benintendi to fall. Nola was connected to the Sox to an extent but there was no public info out there on the Sox. Considering they were pick #3, most mocks had them getting the one of the "Big Three" (Rodon/Aiken/Kolek) that was still left. This is after Hoffman tore his UCL. That being said, I have since learned that the Sox knew on draft day that if Houton went Aiken they would get Rodon. Apparently Rodon bucked both Miami (#2) and the Cubs (#4). Bucking the Marlins is an obvious play but crazy to think Rodon wouldn't talk to the Cubs. Maybe the angle was he'd never be available. The one thing the White Sox have always offered SP's is a FAST path to the majors if you are deemed as able to help early. Rodon is just now 24 years old after being drafted in 2014. it isn't that hard to squeeze your eyes and realize that on a normal developmental path, he would probably still be in the minors, or JUST now starting to pitch in the majors. Instead Rodon has about three seasons worth of service time is somewhere around halfway to free agency.

QUOTE (bmags @ Jun 7, 2017 -> 04:24 PM) There was a WBEZ report 2 years ago called heroin highway specifically around Neuqua Valley, which had just seen some obscene number like 5 or 6 overdose deaths in a class. Part of it was a mom whose daughter had overdosed looking back and realizing that she had been at the movies with her daughter and friends, and they'd sit in a separate row. Later found out they were doing heroin, basically next to her. Hard listen. PBS has done some great stuff on this topic as well.

QUOTE (raBBit @ Jun 7, 2017 -> 02:28 PM) Supposedly he has to get TJS. I'd imagine the Sox would go White ahead of him if they went in that type of direction. In the interview he states that his doctors told him he doesn't need it, FWIW.

Daryl Van Schouwen‏Verified account @CST_soxvan 54m54 minutes ago James Shields makes second rehab start Thursday for Charlotte; Rodon will be with Charlotte Knights to start Sunday at Gwinnett.

Daryl Van Schouwen‏Verified account @CST_soxvan 52m52 minutes ago Sox at Rays, 6:10, CSN: L Garcia cf, Cabrera lf, Abreu 1b, A Garcia rf, Frazier 3b, Davidson dh, Anderson ss, Smith c, Sanchez 2b, Pelfrey p

Also the 40th anniversary of the Sox drafting Harold Baines, #1 over all in 1977.

ESPN Stats & InfoVerified account @ESPNStatsInfo Bob Stoops will tell his Oklahoma team he’s retiring, per Oklahoman newspaper. Stoops has the most wins in Oklahoma history (190). Carey Murdock‏ @CareyWWLS 16m16 minutes ago Bob Stoops told me he expects Lincoln Riley (@LincolnRiley) to be his successor. Said retirement is not about his health.

FutureSox‏ @FutureSox 2m2 minutes ago Roster moves: RHP Victor Diaz to the DL. RHP Fernando Gallegos to KAN from Extended ST to take that roster spot.

Today is the 7th anniversary of the Sox drafting Chris Sale, and the 6th for Keenyn Walker.

QUOTE (StrangeSox @ Jun 7, 2017 -> 01:41 PM) If this had been Clinton (or Obama or any Dem), Republicans would already be holding impeachment trials in the Senate. And if it were a Clinton, the Dems would already have their list of reasons why they weren't trying to influence the AG... er, Head of FBI.

Chris Cotillo‏Verified account @ChrisCotillo 2h2 hours ago MLB is investigating Rays catcher Derek Norris after an ex-fiancée accused him of abuse on Instagram:

CSN Chicago‏Verified account @CSNChicago 2h2 hours ago How newly-signed defenseman Jan Rutta can help aid the #Blackhawks offense: http://bit.ly/2rV3k4Z

Ben Badler‏ @BenBadler 1h1 hour ago We have a new video of Cuban infielder Jose Garcia, who has an agreement to sign with the Reds:

Chris Cotillo‏Verified account @ChrisCotillo 1h1 hour ago Hiura's been linked to the Astros (15) and Red Sox (24). He answered questions about his health and future position. http://www.mlbdailydish.com/2017/6/7/15757...hiura-interview

Chris Cotillo‏Verified account @ChrisCotillo 53m53 minutes ago Jake Peavy says he’ll pitch again in the majors and could return this season.